Birth of The Eames’ Lounge Chair - How WWII Led to Modern Luxury

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Ray and Charles Eames are two of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century. Their most recognizable piece, the Eames Lounge Chair, has become a symbol of mid century modern design and an icon of luxury furniture. But the Eames didn’t start at premium lounge chairs, rather, their first big venture was creating leg splints for the US Navy during WW2. How did this iconic design team find their way from the necessity of war to modern luxury? Well buckle up and find out in today’s video.

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